IN RE VAN DESSEL

June 15, 1965

In re Petition for Naturalization of Marcella Hubertine VAN DESSEL

The opinion of the court was delivered by: GRIM

In this contested naturalization case it is contended that the petitioner lacks the 'good moral character' required by the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952.
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The petitioner's sexual conduct creates the problem. She has testified with commendable candor:

'Q. Now in your statement of November 22, 1962, you stated to the Examiner that you have had sexual relations with a native-born citizen from 1959 to the present time -- that present time meaning November, 1962. Is that correct?

A. Yes.

Q. And at the time you appeared before me to file petition for naturalization, you stated to me that you were still having sexual relations with this man.

A. Yes.

Q. Is that correct?

A. Yes.

Q. And since filing petition for naturalization, are you still having sexual relations with this man?

A. Yes.

Q. When was the last time you had sexual relations with him?

A. A few days ago.

Q. And when you have sexual relations with this man, where does it take place?

A. At my home.

Q. Does this man ever spend the night in hour ...

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